Brodhead Pietenpol Association

Original Posted By: "Mike Tunnicliffe"
Subject: Pietenpol-List: how to order straight axel gear plansNumber One:Go to the Pietenpol Family Web Site: http://www.pressenter.com/~apietenp/index.htmlGo to PRODUCT http://www.pressenter.com/~apietenp/index.htmlScroll down-- keep scrolling down and you'll see 10 different products to choose fromand one of them is the Straight Axel Gear Plans.You'll see this below:Product 7 Description; Original Pietenpol AirCamper Wooden Landing Gear PlansOriginal to first Air Camper's Bernard Pietenpol built.Original Air Camper Wooden Landing GearProduct 7 Price = $20.00 US Dollars*Free ShippingTop of FormBottom of FormTop of FormBottom of FormMike C.________________________________________________________________________________

Original Posted By: "899PM"
Hi , interesting, this would be one of the few areas where Red Cedar could be used, as ribs are generally made of larger sized timber than is required for strength, due to ease of fastening gussets etc. Another area could be the wing leading edge and perhaps the aileron spars, however I am not advocating a change to a timber of lesser strength without a proper analysis of the structure. The overall weight savings would not be great, especially as these lighter timbers tend to absorb more sealer, however it may allow the use of a less expensive / more readily available / clear grade, species of timber.regards Mike T.----- Original Message -----